My first vehicle when I was 16 in 1983 was a '70 Super Wagoneer (buckets/console & fancy trim) w/a Buick 350 & 3.73 gears. Still into Buick 350's, lol. Should've kept the truck - Didn't realize how rare the Super Wagoneers were.
Introduced in the 1966 model year, the Super Wagoneer was intended for customers seeking all the above qualities, but with more luxury. The Super Custom became a third trim level above Standard and Custom, adding the most luxurious package ever offered in a 4x4, plus a 270hp, high-compression, four-barrel version of the 327. https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.mot...st-luxury-sport-ute-was-built-in-the-usa/amp/ https://www.motortrend.com/features...yimageid=977b7553-21f4-4160-aa3c-a26389d416fa
I'd never heard it until recently from a couple guys on here when I told them my old one had buckets/console & posted pics & realized it had a lot more stainless trim than others and they said I had one of the super rare "Super Wagoneers." Less than 1k made was what someone said - Not sure if total or per year. I guess what @sean Buick 76 posted confirmed it. It may have had badging indicating such but I don't remember for sure. Sold it a long time ago. Edit: So I just read the Motor Trend piece Sean linked to and apparently mine must've been "Custom Special" which the piece even says are often confused w/ "Super Wagoneers."
About 10 years ago I was trying to convince Bobb Mackley to build a Buick 350 with his 15 year old son Anthony. He wasn’t too interested as he had a bunch of 455. His plan was a mild 550 hp 455 for Anthony’s first car. Mild compared to Bobbs 800+ hp builds. Bobb told me “if I had a Buick 350 in front of me I would build it but I only have 455s” The challenge was accepted and I went about finding a Buick 350 close to his location in Michigan. I happened upon a good running 350 Buick still running in a 68 Super Wagoneer. I listened to it run over the phone, paid him for it and added extra $ to have it secretly delivered to Bobbs shop! A few weeks later Bobb called me laughing and said he would build it. The super wagoneer was re powered with a big AMC V8. This engine went onto make big power and as far as I know it’s currently getting TA alum heads and a larger pro charger! it was also the test bed for the Burton SBC roller rocket conversion that saved hundreds vs TA roller rockers.
